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Thank you for this valuable resource to keep the early engineering of Bob Carver alive and well and in addition, find ways to improve upon greatness as technology advances. I remember being 7 or 8 and visiting my aunt and uncle in their newly built home (aunt was an architect) in Litchfield, CT and seeing and hearing the Carver gear my uncle had. I knew that I would one day have this kind of rugged and powerful audio gear in my collection. Fast forward 20 years and ebay on the scene and I purchased a C1, M1.0t, and later a C-4000. Still have them but need to repair/upgrade the C1 and C-4000 and would like to upgrade the M1.0t as well. I consider myself above average in soldering skill so am very interested in DIY. I look forward to being a part of the Carversite community.

Hello, my name is Paddy and im from Germany in Mannheim. on my adventure trough many Speakers and Amps i came across my first Carver device, a C9 holographic generator. After importing it from the US, converting it to 220V i had something i just read in Forums or heard someone talk about it. Interessting device. i tried recreating it first with digital DSP's (sigmastudio) based on the patent but after comparing my results to the original it was nowhere near close. carver stuff has something to it.. i dont know what. i like it. after restoring a M1.5T for Friend, i got myself a True Sub mk4 which im fixing right now When i looked for answers with this project, this Forum almost allways came up. great resource! thats why i joined today. About posting in the Member Systems section. Unfourtainly, my listening room isnt fancy or anything interessting to look at. i just use the space i have. so i hesitate to post pictures of it in the members systems forum. Im swapping stuff back and forth, i get new stuff, repair it, use it and sell it to get more stuff.

"Besides being among the greatest musicians ever known- Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Hiromi, John McLaughlin, Branford Marsalis, Zakir Hussain, Mike Stern, Gary Husband, Simon Philips, Wayne Krantz and Steve Lukather all have something else in common. At one time or another, these legendary artists have counted on the supportive, melodic and propulsive bass playing of the amazing Tony Grey. Artists of such stature, virtuosity and high standards do not trust just anybody to hold down the foundations of their music. They seek out the best for live performances and recordings. Time and time again that is turning out to be Tony Grey."

New to this site, recently acquired and M500T with a C16 preamp as well as a TLM-3600 10 disc CD changer. Wondering if anybody might have the specs for the LCD backlight bulb on the CD changer or know where a replacement LED bulb can be had. Impossible to see the display without it but seems to be a simple enough fix if I can get my hands on a bulb.

Imperium, Heaven or Hell was released on October 30, 2020. "Fluent in musical genres from rock to jazz to metal, drummer Mika Brushane also has a successful solo project known as Imperium. Brushane writes all the music and lyrics, then plays drums, bass, keyboards, and adds backing vocals." You can read the rest of the review here... This band reminds me of Survivor. If you like big-hair, melodic rock, and I think you'll enjoy this album. I know I do. This one gets an 8.5 on the Sk1Bum 10 point scale.

Holy Roller Baby, Frenzy was released on October 9, 2020. "Holy Roller Baby is the next emerging rock band we should all be excited about. The band’s new record, Frenzy, drops on October 9th, 2020 and shows them to be a highly-developed outfit, unafraid to mix heavy riff rock and gritty Motown-inspired grooves in the same set." You can read the rest of the review here...

I had actually found both the user and service manuals. Found the light on the exploded diagram but missed it on the parts list, was looking for #53. Did find the part number thanks to you so I’ll see if I can use that to source a replacement. Thanks for the tip!

Hello gkml, and welcome to thecarversite.com. We're glad you're hear. There is a lot of information here, much technical know how, and a pretty good bunch of folks that are happy to help. I don't know if you've already checked this out or not, but here's a link to the service manual: https://thecarversite.com/manuals/mandir/Carver TLM-3600 service manual.pdf There is a lamp parts section on page 13. Once you get to Novice status, please consider uploading some pics of your gear in the Members Systems area. We all like pics of all kinds of audio gear. In the meantime, kick your shoes off, turn up the music, and welcome aboard.

Thanks again for the pointers, would be nice to source a replacement before taking the top off this thing. Most of the control buttons on the player are not working as well. Everything works when using the remote though so I’m hoping the contacts are simply in need of a cleaning. Still I picked this piece up cheap and it included five of the 10 disc magazines as well. It sounds pretty good as well.

Welcome gkml. I'm glad you followed the link that i sent to you on CAM.

Welcome! I believe you will find just what you are looking for here. This is a great place with many knowledgeable folks who will be happy to help you out.

Jazz In Pink, Joy! was released on October 30, 2020. " ‘Joy’ is very much the Gail Jhonson show. With ten of her own impeccable compositions this long time Musical Director for Norman Brown produces and plays keyboards throughout. The fact she is joined in her endeavours by label mates Kim Waters. Marion Meadows and Paul Jackson Jr. serves simply as the icing on a particularly tasty cake, a fact that becomes obvious from as early as the opening track, the deliciously smooth ‘Joy Joy’, that incidentally was the first single to be serviced to radio." You can read the rest of the review here...

Hello coolboystoys, and welcome to thecarversite.com. We're glad you're hear. There is a lot of information here, much technical know how, and a pretty good bunch of folks that are happy to help. I think you'll find yourself at home with all the Carver fanboys (and girls) that hang out here. There are many DIY threads here, and some excellent techs that can help dig you out of a hole if you find yourself in one. Once you get to Novice status, please consider uploading some pics of your gear in the Members Systems area. We all like pics of all kinds of audio gear. In the meantime, kick your shoes off, turn up the music, and welcome aboard.

Greetings @coolboystoys We're glad to have you aboard!!!

Welcome to your journey back to Carver... Glad you found us. Tell us about your system, or your dream system ! 😉

Welcome, @gkml, Glad you found us. Not sure about the bulb, another member may know. Or, may know how to asses the bulb's specs, so it can be sourced by specification.

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Michael Van Merwyk, The Bear was released on May 8, 2020. "On his new CD “The Bear“ he is back to the Blues with stories about life’s ups and downs and in-betweens. No matter if MvM plays on his own with his beloved old Dobro or if he’s backed by a small band including the great Christian Dozzler on piano & harmonica, Micha Maas on drums and Tobi Fleischer on bass, there ́s always a relaxed but powerful energy in the music." You can read the rest of the review here...

Anthony Kalugin, Marshmallow Moondust was released on October 10, 2020. "With 2020 being a bad year for so many people because of COVID-19, the virus itself, and the lockdowns that followed, we all need something to remedy the hardships endured by so many. And here comes a new CD with music that is a real breath of fresh air!" For you progressive rock fans, this is a good selection. I think it makes great background music for household chores, reading, or just perusing C! looking for someone to mess with. This one gets an 8.5 on the Sk1Bum 10 point scale. You can read the rest of the (professional) review here...

Dirty Streets, Rough and Tumble was released on July 31, 2020. "Whereas most outfits would love to emerge from the studio with a final mix as precise and vibrant as Rough and Tumble, Dirty Streets manage to accomplish the feat live from the stage. It might take listeners a few spins to discern that this isn’t a studio set." You can read the rest of the review here...

Robin Trower, Maxi Priest, Livingstone Brown, United State of Mind was released on October 9, 2020. "Three legendary artists singer/songwriter Maxi Priest, guitarist Robin Trower, and producer/mix engineer and musician Livingstone Brown release their new single “United State of Mind” from their upcoming album, ‘United State of Mind’ out October 9, 2020 on Manhaton Records. After a chance meeting in Livingstone’s studio in Brixton, UK, this unlikely trio hit it off. All directly influenced by soul and gospel, they have a deep appreciation for music and share a passion for all genres." This is nothing like I've heard from Robin Trower before. It's his signature guitar sound, but it's funky, soulful, and playful at times. I really enjoy this album, and it gets a 9 on the Sk1Bum 10 point scale. I hope you like it too. You can read the rest of the review here...

just watched this today with the family...